When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

I am especially indebted to the three women who helped me on my journey through the world of sopranos and opera. Dr. Ramona Wis was there with me as I started my journey. Marianna Moroz, public relations manager at the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago, graciously answered my questions. And the brilliant author Megan Chance, who knows exactly what another writer needs, helped bring this story home. Thank you all and forgive any liberties I might have taken with this cherished art form and with those who keep it alive.

As always, I am more grateful than I can say for my team at HarperCollins, William Morrow, and Avon Books, led by my dear friend and longtime editor Carrie Feron.

I hope readers who aren’t familiar with Cooper Graham and Piper’s story will enjoy reading it in First Star I See Tonight. A list of all my Chicago Stars books is available on my website, susanelizabethphillips.com. Thank you for being the best readers any author could hope to have!